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Re: Ambien vs. Sonata during pregnancy

From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 8 Sep 2001 00:45:57 -0500 (CDT)

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At Fri, 7 Sep 2001, Anne wrote: >
>when I was last pregnant I took Ambien for sleep. Problem was sometimes
>it made me more awake then sleepy. Post pregnancy I have taken Sonata
>and it helps me sleep better and I do not wake up like I did with
>Ambien. Is Sonata as safe as Ambien? I know they are cousin drugs but I
>can't really find any information about Sonata.

the manufacturer does not recommned using SOnata in pregnancy as there are no studies in pregnant women to ensure that it is safe

-- M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG South Lake Tahoe, CA

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